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Roman Empire – Follis of Constantine the Great (

Denomination: AE FollisCondition: Very FineSize: 21 mm Weight: 3.38 gramsPeriod: ADMinted in: NicomediaExergue: SMN = Sacra Moneta Nicomedia = Holy currency of NicomediaObverse: IMP C FL VAL CONSTANTINVS PF AVG, bust with diadem, facing right. Constantine as Augustus. IMPERATOR CAESAR FLAVIUS VALERIUS CONSTANTINUS, PIOUS AND HAPPY AUGUSTUS. BEAUTIFUL HEAD, PLEASE NOTE THE FROWN!Reverse: IOVI CONSERVATORI Z in field Jupiter with Victoria and sceptre, and an eagle on the groundReference: RIC VII 69 c = R2 = very rare! Constantine the Great was the son of Constantius Chlorus, who proclaimed him Caesar on his deathbed in York (306 AD). In 307 he became Augustus. He was the first emperor who converted to Christianity. He did so after the battle of the Milvian Bridge in which Maxentius was defeated. He had the Christian sign (labarum) painted on the shields of his soldiers for the battle and then attributed the victory to the Christian god. In 324, he became sole ruler, after defeating Licinius in various battles. In 337, he died in Nicomedia.Please see the images to form your own impression. Read More

Roman Empire - Follis of Constantine the Great (

Constantine the Great (). Follis. Kyzikos.Obverse: IMP CONSTANTINVS AVG Honoured and armoured bust to the left, with scepter, globus and mappaReverse: IOVI CONSERVATORI AVGG / (laurel wreath) S / SMK. Jupiter standing left with Victory on globe and sceptre.RIC 8Condition: Extremely Fine.Weight: 3.12 g.Diameter: 19 mm.Constantine the Great was the son of Constantius Chlorus, who proclaimed him Caesar on his deathbed in York (306 AD). In 307 he became Augustus. He was the first emperor who converted to Christianity. He did so after the battle at the Milvian Bridge in which Maxentius was defeated. In the battle he had the Christian sign (labarum) painted on the shields of his soldiers and then dedicated the victory to the Christian god. In 324, he became the sole ruler, after defeating Licinius in various battles. In … Read More

Roman Empire – Constantine the Great , AE Follis,

Constantine the Great, , AE Follis (22 mm, 3.52 grams), Siscia, Obverse: IMP CONSTANTINVS PF AVG; laurelled bust facing rightIOVI CONSERVATORI; SIS in exergue,G in right field, Jupiter standing, facing left, with Victoria on globe and a sceptre, eagle left. RIC VII 5; Very Fine+Authenticity guaranteed.Please view the images for your own impression.Lot will be shipped registered. Read More

Roman Empire – Lot of 3 AE Follis – Constantine the

1. Constantine the Great , AE Follis struck in Trier ; Reverse PROVIDENTIAE AVGG; Army camp gate with two signal beacons; Ref: RIC mm, 3.05 grams.2. Constantine the Great , AE Follis struck in Siscia 320; Reverse VIRTVS EXERCIT; twee prisoners to either side of a stand marked VOT/XX; Ref: RIC mm, 3.75 g.3. Crispus Caesar , AE Follis struck in Lugdunum ; Reverse BEATA TRAN-QVILLITAS; globe on altar marked VOT/IS/XX; Ref: RIC mm, 3.73 g.ramsProvenance: from the Freimut Hüther () Collection, Germany; collected since the s, with cards.Authenticity guaranteed.Please view the images to form your own impression.Lot will be shipped registered. Read More

Roman Empire – AE of Constantine the Great ( A.D.),

Constantine the Great -as Augustus Follis (2.7 g), Cyzicus, 2. Officina A.D. Obverse: CONSTANTINVS AVG, portrait with laurel wreath, facing right Reverse: PROVIDENTIAE AVGG / SMKdelta camp gate with two towers, above which is a star, RIC 24 rare! Constantine the Great was the son of Constantius Chlorus, who proclaimed him Caesar on his deathbed in York (306 A.D.). In 307 he became Augustus. He was the first emperor who converted to Christianity. He did so after the battle at the Milvian Bridge in which Maxentius was defeated. In the battle he had the Christian sign (labarum) painted on the shields of his soldiers and then dedicated the victory to the Christian god. In 324, he became the sole ruler, after defeating Licinius in various battles. In … Read More

Roman Empire – AE of Constantine the Great ( A.D.),

Fraction, bronze, struck posthumously in Alexandria, . AE 17 mm, 1.48 g DV CONSTANTI-NVS PT AVGG, veiled head, facing right Reverse: VN – MR / SMKZ Divus Constantinus, in toga, facing right, RIC VIII, 32 Constantine the Great was the son of Constantius Chlorus, who proclaimed him Caesar on his deathbed in York (306 A.D.). In 307 he became Augustus. He was the first emperor who converted to Christianity. He did so after the battle at the Milvian Bridge in which Maxentius was defeated. In the battle he had the Christian sign (labarum) painted on the shields of his soldiers and then dedicated the victory to the Christian god. In 324, he became the sole ruler, after defeating Licinius in various battles. In … Read More

Roman Empire – Constantine theGreat, , AE follis,

Constantine theGreat, , AE follis, struck in Constantinopolis, 328 A.D.CONSTANTINVS MAX AVG, draped bust with cuirass and diadem to the right.CONSTANTINIANA DAFNE, in left field: E, in exergue: CONS, Victoria seated on a column to the left, with a palm branch in her left hand and a laurel branch in her right hand, head turned right, to the left a trophy and a prisoner. Ref.: RIC mm, 3.21 grams.Provenance: collection Dr. Rainer Pudill, Germany."Dafne" on the reverse side probably refers to the Greek word for "laurel(wreath)", symbol of victory. This victory would be defeating Licinius in the battle of Chrysopolis in 324. Victoria is holding a laurel wreath (not noticed by RIC), which is an unusual variation in her iconography. Authenticity guaranteed.Please see images for your own impression.Lot will be shipped registered. Read More

Roman Empire - Constantine I. (). Ae follis. London

Constantine I. (). Ae follis. London mint. Obv: CONSTANTINVS PF AVG.: Laureate bust of Constantine right.Rev: COMITI AVGG NN: Sol standing left holding globe and whip, star in right field, PLN in exergue.Weight: 4.68 grams, diameter mm.Glossy dark-brown patina, attractive and as struck.Ref: .See images for a proper impression. Read More

Roman Empire - Constantine I AE Follis, SARMATIA DEVICTA,

Constantine I AE Follis Obverse: CONSTAN-TINVS AVG, laureate head right.Reverse:SARMATIA DEVICTA, Victory advancing right with trophy, spurning captive seated on ground; PTR$ in exergue.Treveri mint, ADReference: RIC VII 429Weight: 2.73 gDiameter: mmAuthenticity is guaranteed for life.See images for a proper impression.This item will be sent by registered mail with tracking number. Read More

Roman Empire - Constantine I. AD. Æ Follis (20mm,

Struck 327 AD. CONSTANTI-NVS MAX AVG, laureate head right / LIBERT-A-S PVBLICA, Victory standing on galley, holding wreath in each hand; B/CONS. RIC VII 18.See images for a proper impression. Read More

Roman Empire – Constantine the Great, , AE

Constantine the Great, , AE Follis, struck in Arelate in 318 A.D.Obv: IMP CONSTANTINVS PF AVG; laurelled and draped bust of Constantine with cuirass to the right.Rv: SOLI INVICTO COMITI; P in l. field; P star in crescent A in cut-off; Sol Invictus standing to the left with lobe, right hand raised. Ref: RIC 169 (rare, "R4" in RIC)21mm, 3.20 grams. Provenance: from the Freimut Hüther () collection, Germany, collected since the s, with tag.Authenticity guaranteed.Please see images for your own impression.Lot will be shipped registered. Read More

Roman Empire - CONSTANTINE I THE GREAT. .

CONSTANTIN I THE GREAT . Centenionalis or nummus Trier . Ae. mm. 1,72g.obverse: CONSTANTINUS AVGHelm and armored bust of Constantine I right with paludamentum on the shoulder, seen three quarters forward reverse: VIRTVS - EXERCIT / T | F // STR. Trophy between two captives sitting on the ground; The one on the left is in the attitude of sadness and the one on the right has his hands tied behind his back and turns around. RIC.279 (R4)See the images to form your own impression of the objectWill be sent by registered mail Read More

Roman Empire - Constantine I the Great ().

Click here to view this lot Obv: VRBS ROMA. Helmeted and mantled bust left.Rev: SMKS. Lupa Romana standing left, suckling twins Romulus and Remus; above, two stars.RIC 90.Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 2.68 g.Diameter: 18 mm.See images for a proper impression. Click here to visit Catawiki Read More

Roman Empire - Constantine the Great , AE

Constantine the Great , AE silver-plated Follis ConstantinopolisCONSTANTINVS MAX AVG; Head with tiarato the rightGLORIA ROMANORVM; Z in left field, CONS in exergue; Roma sat to the left with Victoria, sceptre and shieldRIC VI 23.9 mm, 2.78 grams. Beautiful coin with almost complete silver-plating.Authenticity guaranteed.Please see the images to form your own impression.Lot will be shipped registered. Read More

Roman Empire – Constantine the Great ( AD), AE

Constantine the Great ( AD), AE Follis, minted in Lugdunum ADObverse: CONSTANTINVS AVG; bust with laurel wreath to the rightReverse: SARMATIA DEVICTA; PLC- crscent in trim; Victoria walking to the right with trophy and palm branch; prisoner to the front rightRef: RIC 209 (very rare variation, R4 according to RIC); Bastien copies)20 mm, 3.26 grams Flan crack.Authenticity guaranteed.Please see the images to form your own impression.Lot will be shipped registered. Read More

Roman Empire – Constantine the Great ( AD), AE

Constantine the Great ( AD), AE Follis, minted in Nicomedia ADFront: CONSTANTINVS AVG; bust with pearl tiara right.Reverse: PROVIDENTIAE AVGG; army camp gate with two signposts, in cut-off, SMNBRef: mm, 3.35 grams.Authenticity guaranteed.Please view the images for your own impression.Lot will be shipped registered. Read More

Roman Empire - Constantine I AE Follis 26 mm, GENIO POP ROM,

Constantine I AE FollisObverse: IMP CONSTANTINVS P F AVG, laureate, draped, cuirassed bust right.Reverse: GENIO POP ROM, Genius standing left, holding patera and cornucopia; PLN in ex.Londinium mint ADReferences: RIC VI 103 (S), Sear Weight: 7.26 gDiameter: 26 mmAuthenticity is guaranteed for life.See images for a proper impression. Read More

Roman Empire – Constantine the Great ( A.D.), AE

Constantine the Great , AE silver plated Follis struck in RomeFront: IMP C CONSTANTINVS PF AVG; draped and laureate bust with cuirass facing right.Reverse: SOLI INVICTO COMITI; C-S in field; RP in exergue; Sol standing with globe, facing leftRef: RIC 40. Somewhat weak strike on the reverse, a lot of silver playing is still present, with an attractive gold shade. 20 mm, 3.52 gAuthenticity guaranteed.Please view the images to form your own impression.Lot will be shipped registered. Read More

Roman Empire – Constantine the Great ( A.D), AE

Constantine the Great ( A.D), AE Follis Constantinople CONSTANTINVS MAX AVG; draped bust with cuirass and rosette diadem, facing rightCONSTANTINIANA DAFNE; in left field, Z; in exergue, CONS*, Victoria seated on a column, to the left, with a palm branch in her left hand and a laurel branch in her right right, head turned right; to the left a trophy and a prisoner.RIC 38 (rare) Very thin layer of silver plating still present."Dafne" on the reverse side probably refers to the Greek word for "laurel"(wreath), symbol of victory. This victory would be defeating Licinius in the battle of Chrysopolis in 324. Victoria is holding a laurel wreath (not noted by RIC), which is an unusual variation in her iconography.Authenticity guaranteed.Please see the images to form your own impression.Lot will be shipped registered. Read More

Roman Empire - Mint-state Ae3, Constantine the Great

Constantine the Great (). Ae 3. Trier.Obv: CONSTANTINVSAVG: Half-length bust right wearing trabea and holding eagle-tipped sceptre.Rev: BEATA TRANQVILLITAS: Altar inscribed VO / TIS / XX in three lines, •STR (crescent) in exergue.Ref: RIC (Trier) 390. Weight 2.80 grams. Diameter mm.Narrow flan split.Good surfaces, glossy dark patina and no wear.Very attractive bust type and given as rare in RIC (R2).See images for a proper impression.Ref: 917 Read More

Roman Empire – Constantine the Great ( A.D), AE

Constantine the Great ( A.D), AE Follis Constantinople Front: CONSTANTINVS MAX AVG; draped bust with cuirass and rosette diadem, facing rightReverse: CONSTANTINIANA DAFNE; in left field, delta; in exergue, CONS-dot, Victoria seated on a column, to the left, with a palm branch in her left hand and a laurel branch in her right right, head turned right; to the left a trophy and a prisoner.Ref: RIC mm, 3.65 g"Dafne" on the reverse side probably refers to the Greek word for "laurel"(wreath), symbol of victory. This victory would be defeating Licinius in the battle of Chrysopolis in 324. Victoria is holding a laurel wreath (not noted by RIC), which is an unusual variation in her iconography.Authenticity guaranteed.Please view the images for your own impression.Lot will be shipped registered. Read More

Roman Empire - Constantine I the Great - AD. AE

Constantine I the Great, AD. BRONZE. AE 2,55 gr. – mm. O:\ CONSTANTINVS MAX AVG; laureate bust right. R:\ GLORIA EXERCITVS; two soldiers standing either side of two standards; in ex. TRP. Near Mint stateWith certificate of authenticity Read More

Roman Empire - Helena, mother of Constantine AD .

Helena, mother of Constantine AD . Heraklea?Æ19mm., 2,80g.FL HELENA AVGVSTA, diademed and mantled bust right / SECVRITAS REIPVBLICE, Securitas standing left, lowering branch with right hand, raising hem of robe with left hand, mintmark SMH?very fineAuthenticity guaranteed. Please see the images to form your own impression. Lot will be shipped by registered post. Read More

Roman Empire – AE Follis of Constantinus II ( AD)

Silver-plated coins are extremely rare! Constantinus II, as Caesar, Æ Nummus. Antioch,321 AD. CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C, laurelled and armoured bust facing right/ GLORIA EXERCITVS, two soldiers with spear and shield; two stands between them; SMALB in exergue. RIC g, 18mm Please see the images to form your own impression. Read More

Roman Empire, follis of Licinius ( AD), struck in

LICINIUS I. AD. Æ Follis (21mm, 4.78 g). Aquileia. Struck in AD IMP LIC LICINIVS PF AVG Laurelled bust facing right/ IOVI CONSERVATORI AVGG Jupiter facing left, with lightning and sceptre and an eagle at his feet; AQgamma. RIC VI 135Please see the images to form your own impression. Read More

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